Böcker av Richard Quinney

A critical look at the legal order in capitalist society. Using a traditional Marxist perspective, Richard Quinney argues that the legal order is not intended to reduce crime and suffering, but to maintain class differences and a social order that mainly benefits the ruling class.

This revised edition of "The Social Reality of Crime" aims to renew inspiration for Quinney's critical-social constructionist perspective - which has proved to be significant in the development of theoretical work in the fields of criminology, social problems, and the sociology of law.

A critical look at the legal order in capitalist society. Using a traditional Marxist perspective, Richard Quinney argues that the legal order is not intended to reduce crime and suffering, but to maintain class differences and a social order that mainly benefits the ruling class.